LT3971A/LT3971A-5
38V, 1.3A, 2MHz
Step-Down Regulator with
2.2µA Quiescent Current
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The LT®3971A is an adjustable frequency monolithic buck
switchingregulatorthatacceptsawideinputvoltagerange
up to 38V. Low quiescent current design consumes only
2.8μAofsupplycurrentwhileregulatingwithnoload. Low
ripple Burst Mode operation maintains high efficiency at
low output currents while keeping the output ripple below
15mV in a typical application. An internally compensated
current mode topology is used for fast transient response
and good loop stability. A high efficiency 0.33Ω switch
is included on the die along with a boost Schottky diode
and the necessary oscillator, control and logic circuitry.
An accurate 1V threshold enable pin can be used to shut
down the LT3971A, reducing the input supply current to
700nA. A capacitor on the SS pin provides a controlled
inrushcurrent(soft-start).Apowergoodflagsignalswhen
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Ultralow Quiescent Current:
2.8μA I Regulating 12V to 3.3V
Q
IN
OUT
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Fixed Output Voltages: 5V
2.2μA I Regulating 12V to 5V
Q
IN
OUT
Low Ripple Burst Mode® Operation:
Output Ripple < 15mV
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Wide Input Voltage Range: 4.3V to 38V
1.3A Maximum Output Current
Adjustable Switching Frequency: 200kHz to 2MHz
Synchronizable Between 250kHz to 2MHz
Fast Transient Response
Accurate 1V Enable Pin Threshold
Low Shutdown Current: I = 700nA
Q
Power Good Flag
Soft-Start Capability
Internal Compensation
V
reaches91%oftheprogrammedoutputvoltage.The
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Output Voltage: 1.19V to 30V
Small Thermally Enhanced 10-Lead MSOP Package
LT3971A is available in a small 10-lead MSOP package
with an exposed pad for low thermal resistance.
The LT3971A and LT3971A-5 have a more accurate ref-
erence voltage compared to the LT3971 and LT3971-5.
APPLICATIONS
The LT3971A-5 also has specified V
pin current and
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USB VBUS Regulation
ABSMAX current. These characteristics are important for
USB applications.
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of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
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Automotive Battery Regulation
Power for Portable Products
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Industrial Supplies
TYPICAL APPLICATION
No Load Supply Current
3.0
5.15V Step-Down Converter for USB Applications
OUTPUT IN REGULATION
V
IN
6.3V TO 38V
2.5
V
IN
LT3971A-5
EN
BOOST
SW
OFF ON
4.7μF
0.47μF
10μH
PG
SS
2.0
1.5
1.0
LT3971A-5
RT
BD
V
20k, 1%
OUT
5.15V
1.3A
V
OUT
118k
f = 400kHz
SYNC GND
715k
1%
47μF
5
10
15
20
25
30
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INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
3971 TA01a
3971A TA01b
3971af
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